Friday, November 16
Starkville
8:00 PM
Mississippi State
vs
Long Beach State
Photo by: Blake Williams/MSU Athletics
Gameday: Five Things to Know About No. 17 MSU-Long Beach State
November 15, 2018 | Men's Basketball
The Bulldogs looks to Make it 3-0 against the 49ers.
by Matt Dunaway, Associate Director/Communications
STARKVILLE – After a pair of victories by an average of 23 points on opening weekend, No. 17 Mississippi State will look for a 3-0 start versus Long Beach State to finish up the MGM Resorts Main Event Regional Rounds on Friday at Humphrey Coliseum.
The Matchup: No 17 Mississippi State (2-0, 0-0 SEC) vs. Long Beach State (1-2, 0-0 Big West)
Where: Starkville – Humphrey Coliseum
When: Friday, Nov. 16, 8:00 p.m. CT
Live Stats: StatBroadcast (https://hailst.at/MBKLiveStats)
Tickets: MSU Ticket Office (https://hailst.at/BeachTix1819)
TV: SEC Network
Talent: Kevin Fitzgerald, Pat Bradley
Online: WatchESPN App (https://hailst.at/BeachvsMSU1116)
Radio: Mississippi State Sports Network – Powered by Learfield
Talent: Neil Price, Richard Williams
Affiliates: WKBB-FM 100.9 Starkville/West Point (Full List: https://hailst.at/MBKAffiliates)
Free Online Audio: Hail State Plus (https://hailst.at/MBKListen); Tune-In Radio App (https://hailst.at/MBKTuneIn)
Sirius/XM: Ch. 105 (Sirius), Ch. 191 (XM), Ch. 962 (Internet)
METAL DETECTORS/CLEAR BAGS
In an effort to continue Mississippi State's long-standing commitment to provide a safe and secure environment for all fans, coaches and student-athletes, walk-through metal detectors have been implemented at all entrances of Humphrey Coliseum on basketball gamedays.
Fans will be asked to follow the instructions of the security screening staff and place large metal objects such as phones, keys and cameras in containers or in their clear bag on screening tables before passing through the walk-through metal detectors.
Fans will not be required to remove belts, watches, wallets, jewelry, shoes, jackets, coins or other small objects. The metal detectors and clear bag policies provide a safer atmosphere and speed up the entry process into The Hump.
TICKET/PROMOTION SPECIALS
Free cheese fries will be available between portals E and F while supplies last.
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE
1. The Bulldogs are looking for their second straight 3-0 start under head coach Ben Howland. Mississippi State has won 16 straight non-conference games and nine consecutive November games going back to the 2016-17 season with Howland at the helm. The last time the Bulldogs won their first three games of a season all by double figures was in 2013-14.
2. Quinndary Weatherspoon heads into Friday's action with 1,426 career pints which is 26 away from passing Charles Rhodes (2005-06-07-08) for 16th place on the all-time scoring list. The 1,426 points also leads SEC active scorers. Mississippi State is 16-2 overall and has won eight consecutive games over the last two seasons when Weatherspoon supplies 20 or more points.
3. With his first rebound and first block, Aric Holman will reach a pair of milestones on Friday. Holman will have secured 500 rebounds and 150 blocks. His 149 career blocks are sixth on Mississippi State's list and third among SEC active players. Holman also has notched 10 double-doubles which is second to South Carolina's Chris Silva on the SEC active list.
4. Nick Weatherspoon and Lamar Peters have combined for 18 of the team's 33 assists through two games this season. Peters has handed out 44 assists and turned in a 4.0 assist-to-turnover ratio over his last six outings. Weatherspoon has upped his scoring to 14.5 points per game and has drained 61.1 percent of his field goal attempts.
5. Tyson Carter has provided 13.0 points, 3.0 steals and 1.5 assists per game. He has started the season with back-to-back games in double figures, the last time Carter accomplished that feat was at Texas A&M (Feb. 20) and against South Carolina (Feb. 24) last season. Mississippi State has won 13 of 15 games and is 19-7 overall when Carter collects 10-plus points.
FROM THE BENCH WITH COACH HOWLAND
"I really liked our defense in both games. I thought we played very good defensively, and I really thought we really imposed our will in the first two games. Our guys are doing a good job getting deflections and playing hard. Our rotations, we're playing extremely hard. You have to be able to adjust to different styles. Every team you play is going to be a little different. I was very pleased with that."
"We have to do a better job not allowing second shots. That is going to be a big thing moving forward because we are playing small. We start with 6-1 and 6-0 guards. Nick plays way bigger than he is because of his heart, his toughness, his strength and his athleticism. The bottom line is we have to get in there, get rebounds and keep them off the glass. I thought offensively we were better in the first game than the second game."
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT
Long Beach State is playing its third true road game on the young season. The 49ers carried a second half lead during their season opener at then No. 21 UCLA before falling 91-80. Last time out, Long Beach State was handed a 90-58 defeat by Arizona State.
Deishaun Booker has registered 19.3 points and 3.3 assists per game. He poured in a career-high 31 points aided by five three-pointers. On the interior, K.J. Byers has chipped in 7.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He has knocked down 53.3 percent of his field goal attempts.
UP NEXT
Mississippi State hits the road for the first time in 2018-19 and travels to the MGM Resorts Main Event for a pair of games. The Bulldogs face Arizona State on Monday followed by either Saint Mary's or Utah State on Wednesday. Monday's tip time is slated for 10 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPNU.
The Mississippi State Athletics Ticket Office is selling season tickets for as low as $199. Fans can purchase tickets online at www.HailState.com/Hoops, in person at the MSU Athletics Ticket Office located at the Bryan Athletic Building or via the phone at (662) 325-2600. Information on single-game tickets and mini plans will be announced at a later date by the ticket office.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets by searching 'HailStateMBK' on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
STARKVILLE – After a pair of victories by an average of 23 points on opening weekend, No. 17 Mississippi State will look for a 3-0 start versus Long Beach State to finish up the MGM Resorts Main Event Regional Rounds on Friday at Humphrey Coliseum.
The Matchup: No 17 Mississippi State (2-0, 0-0 SEC) vs. Long Beach State (1-2, 0-0 Big West)
Where: Starkville – Humphrey Coliseum
When: Friday, Nov. 16, 8:00 p.m. CT
Live Stats: StatBroadcast (https://hailst.at/MBKLiveStats)
Tickets: MSU Ticket Office (https://hailst.at/BeachTix1819)
TV: SEC Network
Talent: Kevin Fitzgerald, Pat Bradley
Online: WatchESPN App (https://hailst.at/BeachvsMSU1116)
Radio: Mississippi State Sports Network – Powered by Learfield
Talent: Neil Price, Richard Williams
Affiliates: WKBB-FM 100.9 Starkville/West Point (Full List: https://hailst.at/MBKAffiliates)
Free Online Audio: Hail State Plus (https://hailst.at/MBKListen); Tune-In Radio App (https://hailst.at/MBKTuneIn)
Sirius/XM: Ch. 105 (Sirius), Ch. 191 (XM), Ch. 962 (Internet)
METAL DETECTORS/CLEAR BAGS
In an effort to continue Mississippi State's long-standing commitment to provide a safe and secure environment for all fans, coaches and student-athletes, walk-through metal detectors have been implemented at all entrances of Humphrey Coliseum on basketball gamedays.
Fans will be asked to follow the instructions of the security screening staff and place large metal objects such as phones, keys and cameras in containers or in their clear bag on screening tables before passing through the walk-through metal detectors.
Fans will not be required to remove belts, watches, wallets, jewelry, shoes, jackets, coins or other small objects. The metal detectors and clear bag policies provide a safer atmosphere and speed up the entry process into The Hump.
TICKET/PROMOTION SPECIALS
Free cheese fries will be available between portals E and F while supplies last.
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT MISSISSIPPI STATE
1. The Bulldogs are looking for their second straight 3-0 start under head coach Ben Howland. Mississippi State has won 16 straight non-conference games and nine consecutive November games going back to the 2016-17 season with Howland at the helm. The last time the Bulldogs won their first three games of a season all by double figures was in 2013-14.
2. Quinndary Weatherspoon heads into Friday's action with 1,426 career pints which is 26 away from passing Charles Rhodes (2005-06-07-08) for 16th place on the all-time scoring list. The 1,426 points also leads SEC active scorers. Mississippi State is 16-2 overall and has won eight consecutive games over the last two seasons when Weatherspoon supplies 20 or more points.
3. With his first rebound and first block, Aric Holman will reach a pair of milestones on Friday. Holman will have secured 500 rebounds and 150 blocks. His 149 career blocks are sixth on Mississippi State's list and third among SEC active players. Holman also has notched 10 double-doubles which is second to South Carolina's Chris Silva on the SEC active list.
4. Nick Weatherspoon and Lamar Peters have combined for 18 of the team's 33 assists through two games this season. Peters has handed out 44 assists and turned in a 4.0 assist-to-turnover ratio over his last six outings. Weatherspoon has upped his scoring to 14.5 points per game and has drained 61.1 percent of his field goal attempts.
5. Tyson Carter has provided 13.0 points, 3.0 steals and 1.5 assists per game. He has started the season with back-to-back games in double figures, the last time Carter accomplished that feat was at Texas A&M (Feb. 20) and against South Carolina (Feb. 24) last season. Mississippi State has won 13 of 15 games and is 19-7 overall when Carter collects 10-plus points.
FROM THE BENCH WITH COACH HOWLAND
"I really liked our defense in both games. I thought we played very good defensively, and I really thought we really imposed our will in the first two games. Our guys are doing a good job getting deflections and playing hard. Our rotations, we're playing extremely hard. You have to be able to adjust to different styles. Every team you play is going to be a little different. I was very pleased with that."
"We have to do a better job not allowing second shots. That is going to be a big thing moving forward because we are playing small. We start with 6-1 and 6-0 guards. Nick plays way bigger than he is because of his heart, his toughness, his strength and his athleticism. The bottom line is we have to get in there, get rebounds and keep them off the glass. I thought offensively we were better in the first game than the second game."
KNOW YOUR OPPONENT
Long Beach State is playing its third true road game on the young season. The 49ers carried a second half lead during their season opener at then No. 21 UCLA before falling 91-80. Last time out, Long Beach State was handed a 90-58 defeat by Arizona State.
Deishaun Booker has registered 19.3 points and 3.3 assists per game. He poured in a career-high 31 points aided by five three-pointers. On the interior, K.J. Byers has chipped in 7.3 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He has knocked down 53.3 percent of his field goal attempts.
UP NEXT
Mississippi State hits the road for the first time in 2018-19 and travels to the MGM Resorts Main Event for a pair of games. The Bulldogs face Arizona State on Monday followed by either Saint Mary's or Utah State on Wednesday. Monday's tip time is slated for 10 p.m. CT and will be televised by ESPNU.
The Mississippi State Athletics Ticket Office is selling season tickets for as low as $199. Fans can purchase tickets online at www.HailState.com/Hoops, in person at the MSU Athletics Ticket Office located at the Bryan Athletic Building or via the phone at (662) 325-2600. Information on single-game tickets and mini plans will be announced at a later date by the ticket office.
Visit www.HailState.com for the latest news and information on the men's basketball program. Fans also can follow the program on its social media outlets by searching 'HailStateMBK' on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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